What is in This Collection?

This index is an electronic index for the years 1759 to 1979. This index is not complete for any particular place, region or time period. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Marriage

Name

Name of spouse

Marriage date and place

Family History Library Microfilm and item numbers for the source materials

Search the Index

Fill in the search boxes on the Collection Page with the information you have

Click Search to show possible matches

How Do I Analyze the Results?

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?

When you have located your ancestor’s marriage record, carefully evaluate each piece of information about them. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

Use the information found to search for the family in census records

Use the information found to search for the family in church records

Use the information found to search for the family in additional state and county records

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?

Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names

Look for another index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records

Search the indexes and records of nearby counties

Research Helps

The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of North Carolina.

Known Issues with This Collection

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Citing This Collection

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